Tax Rebates

Thieves are working the e-mails right now, trying to separate you from your economic stimulus rebates.

What's legitimate: A letter from the IRS that has Notice Number CP 1378 in the upper right-hand corner.

This tells you the amount you can expect for your rebate and how it was calculated.

What's not legitimate: An e-mail or a call about the rebate that asks you to respond. Even an e-mail from the "Treasury Department" or the "IRS." Or anyone calling to say you have a refund or rebate owed. Anyone saying they are an IRS employee.

"The only communication you'll receive from the IRS is by mail," said IRS spokesman Michael Dobzinski. "There are some alleged scams involving phishing or e-mail."

If you get a call or e-mail that is suspicious, notify phishing@irs.gov.